Susanna Goodmanson shared seven years of using lactic acid bacteria serum and the GAPS diet to restore gut health. (Office Hours Ep. 134, 16:26) The library describes LAB as the KNF protectors. They colonize you first, so bad microbes must fight through trillions of good ones. (Office Hours Ep. 21, 53:40)
On adding LAB to a batch: the library says to premix maintenance solution for about a month. Add Protectors fresh right before use. (Office Hours Ep. 23, 35:49) The Student's Manual dilutes maintenance solution at 20 ml per gallon of water. (Student's Manual, Basic Course, p. 46)
On medicine: it helps digestion and the immune system. (Office Hours Ep. 35, 28:47) Kahn said OHN cured a workshop attendee's week-long cough. (Office Hours Ep. 36, 45:36) Drake says KNF Structure has helped him personally, and he is clear it isn't medical advice. (Office Hours Ep. 34, 30:42)
The library says nothing on long-term safety or daily use for people.